The Boston Celtics have hit the skids yet again.
The Celtics entered Charlotte on Sunday favored against a Hornets team playing without Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball and laid an egg, falling 125-104 for their third loss in four games.
Despite playing at nearly full strength (more on that shortly), the C's were no match for an energetic Hornets team. Former Celtic Terry Rozier (21 points, 11 assists) led a determined Charlotte squad that played with confidence and effort despite losing two of three heading into Sunday.
The loss drops Boston down to sixth in the Eastern Conference at 32-28 with 12 games remaining.